DVAA: Astronomical Database

M 58: NGC 4579

Galaxy in Virgo


RA: 12 37.7 Dec: +11 49
Visual Magnitude: 9.7 Surface Brightness: 13.1
Large Dimension: 6 m Small Dimension: 4.8 m
Position Angle: 95 NGC Description: B,L,iR,vmbM
Class: SBb   
Notes: fine compact spiral

Data (SAC 7.7) courtesy of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.

Click here for M58 info at seds.org

Click image for more information

Back DVAA Home